RISE Placement Test

Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence

The purpose of RISE placement testing is to determine curriculum English and math course placement for students seeking diploma or degree completion at SCC. Offered 3 times per academic year, the RISE test is an untimed, proctored exam that covers English and math. Each section is divided into tiers. There are two tiers for English, and three tiers for math. Students must score a 70 or higher on each tier to advance to the next tier. SCC provides all testing materials needed for the exam, including a formula chart, paper, pencil, and scientific calculator. A preparation sheet can be found below.

This test is available to those who graduated from a U.S. high school more than 10 years from enrollment, non-U.S. high school graduates, and HiSET/GED graduates, if needed. Additional placement criteria can be found in the SCC catalog. To determine if you are eligible to complete the placement test, please communicate with your advisor, Success Coach, or Career Coach (if you are a high school CCP student). To register for a test date, please complete the form below. If you experience any issues while making your reservations, please contact Ms. Amelia Elmore, Director of Enrollment, at aelmore@sampsoncc.edu or call 910.900.4008.  

Retest Policy

The RISE placement test can be retaken once. Students may elect to retake the entire test or the section where college-level placement was not achieved. The highest scores earned in each section from the initial test and the retest will be used for placement.

Disability Accommodations for Placement Testing

Students who have a documented disability or handicap that prevents them from taking the placement test under standard conditions may request reasonable accommodations. All requests for accommodations or audio/visual implements should be presented to the Director of Special Populations & Testing at least two weeks prior to the scheduled test date.

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